Islas Ballestas + Reserva Nacional de Paracas

Explora las Islas Ballestas, hogar de lobos marinos, pingüinos y aves guaneras, y admira el misterioso Candelabro desde el mar. Completa tu aventura en la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, con deslumbrantes paisajes de desierto y mar, como la Playa Roja y la Catedral. ¡Una experiencia inolvidable llena de vida y belleza natural!

Islas Ballestas + Reserva Nacional de Paracas: Naturaleza y Paisajes Únicos 🌊🐧

Embárcate en una experiencia única que te llevará a descubrir dos de los destinos naturales más impresionantes de la costa peruana: las Islas Ballestas y la Reserva Nacional de Paracas.

El tour comienza con un emocionante paseo en lancha hacia las Islas Ballestas, un archipiélago famoso por su rica biodiversidad marina. Durante el trayecto, podrás observar el Candelabro, un enigmático geoglifo grabado en las dunas del desierto, cuyo origen sigue siendo un misterio. Al llegar a las islas, serás testigo de una impresionante fauna: colonias de lobos marinos, una gran variedad de aves guaneras y los emblemáticos pingüinos de Humboldt en su hábitat natural.

Tras el recorrido por las islas, el tour continúa hacia la Reserva Nacional de Paracas, un lugar de asombrosa belleza que combina paisajes desérticos y marinos. Aquí podrás admirar la Playa Roja, famosa por su arena de color rojo intenso, y la Catedral, una formación rocosa que ha sido esculpida por el viento y el mar a lo largo de los siglos. Además, disfrutarás de miradores panorámicos que ofrecen vistas espectaculares de la costa peruana.

Esta aventura es ideal para los amantes de la naturaleza, la fauna y los paisajes impresionantes, combinando historia, ecología y belleza natural en un solo tour. ¡Una experiencia que no te puedes perder! 🏝️🐾

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.